TORONTO SCEPTRES ANNOUNCE 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE

Season Four of the PWHL to feature 180 games with Eastern and Western Conference alignment; New playoff format for eight teams chasing Walter Cup title

National Broadcast schedule highlights CBC/Radio-Canada, Prime Video, Sportsnet, TSN and RDS live coverage in Canada

Flex Packs available at 12 p.m. ET; Single Game Tickets on sale Oct. 9

TORONTO – The Toronto Sceptres today unveiled its 2026-27 Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) regular-season schedule which includes 12 home games at Coca-Cola Coliseum. The PWHL’s fourth season will feature a league-record 180 games from Saturday, Dec. 5 through Sunday, Apr. 18 with 12 teams competing in newly established Eastern and Western Conferences, followed by an expanded eight-team playoff format to determine a Walter Cup champion. The Sceptres regular-season schedule can be viewed online here, opens in a new tab.

“There’s no place like Coca-Cola Coliseum during the PWHL season and we are counting down the days to reunite with our passionate fans on home ice,” said Gina Kingsbury, Sceptres General Manager. "The support of our fans keeps us driven, and the entire organization has been working hard to make our fourth season one that Sceptres fans will be proud of."

NEW CONFERENCES AND PLAYOFF FORMAT

For the first time, PWHL teams will be divided into two conferences, each consisting of six teams.

Toronto will compete in the Eastern Conference against the Boston Fleet, PWHL Hamilton, Montréal Victoire, New York Sirens, and Ottawa Charge. The Western Conference includes PWHL Detroit, PWHL Las Vegas, Minnesota Frost, PWHL San Jose, Seattle Torrent, and Vancouver Goldeneyes.

The Sceptres will play 30 regular-season games, including 18 within its conference and 12 interconference games. Every team will visit Toronto at least once, providing fans with the opportunity to see all teams.

The PWHL Walter Cup Playoffs will expand at the conclusion of the 2026-27 regular season to feature eight teams competing in three rounds, up from the four-team and two-round format in each of the league’s first three postseasons.

The eight teams that qualify for the playoffs will be the top four teams in each conference. The first round will feature four best-of-three series, followed by best-of-five conference finals and a best-of-five PWHL Walter Cup Finals presented by Scotiabank.

A PWHL playoff tradition will also expand this season, awarding the first-place team in each conference the opportunity to select its first-round opponent, choosing between the third or fourth-place team within their respective conference.

NATIONAL BROADCASTS

Fans in Canada will continue to enjoy Sceptres coverage across a combination of linear and digital platforms operated by the league’s returning media partners. The schedule consists of live coverage across TSN (13 TOR games) and Sportsnet (4 TOR games) throughout the week, with exclusive Tuesdays on Prime Video (5 TOR games). CBC coverage will continue Saturdays this season with seven Sceptres games, including three in primetime through the return of Hockey Night in Canada, as announced Monday.

In Canada, PWHL games not carried by a national media partner can be accessed on the league’s YouTube channel and at thepwhl.com.

PWHL TAKEOVER TOUR AND SCHEDULE BREAKDOWN

The popular PWHL Takeover Tour™ will return for a third straight season, expanding from 16 to 24 games, continuing the league’s commitment to bringing the PWHL experience to more fans across North America. Each team will play in four Takeover Tour games, currently marked on the schedule as TBA, including Jan. 30, Feb. 2, Mar. 27, and Apr. 10 for the Sceptres. Non-primary venue games, including Jan. 17, also appear as TBA and will be announced locally in the coming weeks.

Half of all Sceptres regular-season games will be played on weekends, including 10 Saturday games and five Sunday games. Three of the team’s Saturday games and two of its Sunday games will be played at Coca-Cola Coliseum.

The Sceptres will observe a one-week break around the debut of PWHL All-Star on March 7, 2027, to be played at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena and airing on ION, TSN and Radio-Canada, as announced Sept. 24.

FLEX PACKS AND SINGLE-GAME TICKETS

Flex packs are on sale beginning at 12 p.m. ET through Ticketmaster and can be purchased online here. Fans interested in more games can purchase Season Ticket Memberships and Half Packs, where available, offering the best value and benefits. Single Game Tickets will be available on Friday, Oct. 9 starting at 10 a.m. ET. For more information, visit thepwhl.com/tickets. Fans can also stay up to date on detailed ticketing information by signing up for the Official Sceptres Newsletter, The Beacon, here, opens in a new tab.

ABOUT TORONTO SCEPTRES

Toronto Sceptres is one of 12 teams in the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL), which was founded in 2023. The PWHL began its inaugural season in January 2024 and features the best women’s hockey players in the world. The PWHL has broken multiple attendance records and holds the worldwide record for a women’s hockey game. For the latest news and information on Toronto Sceptres, visit toronto.thepwhl.com or follow the team on Facebook, Instagram, and X. Follow the league on all social media platforms @thepwhlofficial.